Young Farmers Coalition of WNY Farmer's Potluck




Event Details

Date

June 4, 2022

Time

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Location

Groundwork Market Garden
1698 Genesee St
Buffalo, NY 14211

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program




You're invited to our Farmers' Potluck Picnic & Tour at Groundwork Market Garden on Saturday, June 4th, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Please note that this has been rescheduled from May 28th.


Come to learn about how we're building community among farmers in WNY!


Welcoming farmers of all ages and experience levels and people who work on farms for a farm tour and evening of connection.


Our group is working to launch a local chapter of the National Young Farmers Coalition.


We're excited about:
-Sharing ideas
-Pooling resources
-Networking with a purpose!


Community is what farmers do best (aside from growing amazing food). We can't wait to see you there!


-BYO plates, cutlery and blanket

-Bring a dish to pass

-Drinks provided


RSVPs appreciated (but not required) at yfc_wny@gmail.com


The Young Farmers Coalition works to transform agriculture in service to our communities and stewardship of our natural resources, requiring farmers of all ages! Supporting a new generation of working farms will require leadership and engagement by all generations of farmers. We welcome farmers of all ages who share this vision to join our new chapter.




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